Chapter 2️⃣

Advika ended up sleeping at the Sharma's that day. The other day, she woke up early to clean the house and prepare breakfast for the family. As the eldest daughter in-law, Aloki is the one always preparing breakfast and the maids will clean the house but was surprised when she saw Advika cooking. Good morning ma. The maids greets Aloki. The head maid then said to Aloki, she had woken up earlier than us. We met her cleaning and when I told her to leave, do you know what she said? The head maid did not allow Aloki to ask before she proceed. She said, aunty, you've been doing this everyday, let me help you today. You all can go back to sleep. I will wake you when it's time. This girl really had a good upbringing. Unlike those previous brats who were only ordering us around. I really like her. That morning, Arjit was the one who sent her back to the temple. Everyone was surprised. Yesterday, he carried her to his room, today, he sent her back himself. This was not the Arjit they know. He was always cold towards the previous ladies that they've first introduce to him. The matriarch was really happy. Arjit parked his car in the available space near the temple. Are you free tomorrow? Asked Arjit. I don't have much to do. Is there a problem. Advika answered. Not really. I'm thinking that we go out and know more about each other better. Arjit explain to her. Okay. Can I have your phone number so I can inform you of where to meet. I don't have a mobile phone. I only use my father's if it is necessary. I will come to pick you tomorrow afternoon. I hope you will be ready before my arrival. Said Arjit. Ok then replied Advika. They both bid goodbye and s he then alight from the car. Only after seeing that she had entered the temple did Arjit drive away with a smile on his face.

THE NEXT DAY

Sharma's Construction Company

In the CEO's office, a man was discussing with Arjit

Didn't we agree on visiting the construction site today. Why the sudden change of date? Khan, one of Arjit friends asked him.

I have a date so I won't be able to go there today. May be tomorrow. Since when did Arjit Sharma start caring about dates? Khan was surprised. Everyone in there friend circle knew Arjit never attend any of the dates set for him. He would always stand the ladies up only to tell them later that he forgot. Why the exemption this time. Khan looked at him suspiciously but said nothing. Can you drop me off at Karan plac. No Arjit rejected instantly. He then left the office. As the Sharma's company is far from the temple, it took about an hour before he got there. He got off the car and was about climbing the stairs of the temple when he suddenly stop. He did not even know how he would call her. Just as he was thinking, he saw one of the kids living in the temple and called her. The girl was hesitant about going. When Arjit saw that she did not make a move, he went to meet her him self. Why didn't you answer me when I called you? Sister Advika had told us not to answer strangers if they call us as they may be dangerous.Answered the girl. Why did you call me? Can you please help me call Advika. Tell her my name is Arjit. Ok uncle. The girl ran into the temple to call for Advika. Sister Advika someone is asking for you out the temple. He said his name is Arjit.

Then I will take my leave now. You all should have memorize what I taught you before am back. I have a gift for whoever knows it. Do you all hear me? Advika asked the children and they all answered yes.

As she was descending the stairs of the temple, she saw Arjit leaning against the hood of the car. He was wearing a blue suit, a black wristwatch with a matching shoe. He seems to be molded from a different cast as he carried an androgynous look uncommon to most people. He looks even more handsome as the sun shone brightly on his face. It was only after she got nearer did he noticed her. She was wearing a white floral printed anarkali with printed floral kameez, it has a stone and lace embroidery with white chiffon dupatta. She look stunning that he was lost for word.

Good afternoon. It was only afer she greets him did he get out of his stupor. Um.... Good afternoon. How are you doing. Fine. She replied. Where are we going to. She asked. It's already lunch time. Why don't we go out for lunch. Ok. She agreed. They both got into the car and he drove off. Twenty minutes later, they arrived in front of a restaurant. Not just anyone but a five star restaurant. After settling down at a table, they both picked up the menu and ordered their choice. Advika ordered for sour cream guacamole and jalapeno salsa while Arjit only ordered for a chicken tikka. After having their meal, Arjit settled then bill and they left. Arjit then drove to a cellphone store and bought her a new phone. At first, she wanted to decline but accept it when Arjit insisted. That day, they went to different places and also got to know about each other more. It was already late before Arjit went to drop her to the temple. After this, they both always went out together and soon fell in love. The Sharma's were very happy when they saw how the two got along. Soon they had the priest choose a suitable date for their wedding. As the wedding was only a week after, they prepared for the engagement and henna ceremony.

The engagement and henna ceremony was done at the temple. The bride to be was dressed in a yellow lehenga. It was a sleeveless cropped choli which has an abundant spray of delicate thread work all across the fabric with a floral motif in the center. The lehenga was adorned with elaborate embroideries of thread work that cascade into a thick chattapatti border at the hem. The dupatta has a spray of dainty booties spread evenly across the fabric while the groom was wearing a yellow sherwani. The betrothal gift the Sharma's matriarch prepared we're all expensive ranging from the jewelries to clothes and others. When it was time for the henna, the henna artist gave Advika the catalog. There were many designs and she didn't know which one to choose so she called Arjit to help her with it. They both end up choosing the same design. After all, they say lovers mind work the same.

It was the wedding day. As the Sharma's living room was as big as a hall, the wedding was held there. Advika was dressed in a red heavy embroidered lehenga with matching jewelry and Arjit was wearing a red sherwani with a matching turban. The wedding ritual was started after both the bride and groom were sitting in front of the holy fire. The two then rounded the holy fire and said their seven vows. After the completion of the seven vows, the groom tied mangalsutra on Advika's neck and applied vermilion on her forehead. They are then officially married couple

Life after marriage was really sweet. Everyone in the family like her except Pam. Three months after their marriage, they discovered that Advika was a month pregnant. Since then, she was not allowed to do anything in the house.

One night, after everyone has gone to sleep, Advika silently left the room and went out. This scene was seen by Pam. Noticing that she was leaving sneakily, she followed her out. After confirming that the gate keeper is not around, Advika opened the gate and went out not knowing that Pam was following her. An hour later, she returned to the house and went to sleep without anyone noticing her except for Pam